The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-10

Professor Ernestinoff The society have had
the opera In careful rehearsal for several weeks,
and entertaining performances may be expected.
The many admirers in this city of Mr. Charles
81. Hoyts amusing farce comedies, will have an
opportunity to crafty their tastes in this direc-
ton at English's tonight and during the rest of
the week, when the popular comedians, Evans &
Hoey, and their clever company will appear in
"A Parlor Match piece that is full of fun,
hiaritv, excitement and music. most of it new
this season The company now includes twenty
two weli-known comedians and vocalists Me
and Old Hoss will doubtless meet with warm
welcome.
Mr.. Fred Bryton, a sterling young actor. who
has established for himself a national reputation
in his great play of Forgiven" will be at the
Grand Opera house the last three nights OF next
week. Of the play itself too much cannot be
said in praise. and of Mr.. Bryton,
fulsome praise. He is besides being an
actor OF extraordinary force, a great social
favorite, and is by common consent acknowl-
edged to be one of the handsomest men in the
profession. The engagement is one of the best
OF the season and should pack the house nightly.
Everywhere Mr.. Bryton has appeared he has al
ready been booked for return engagements, and
the press and public have been unanimous in be-
slowing unreserved praise and commentator.
truth BY THE MENDELssoHN SOCIETY.
Memorial Presbyterian Church was filled to
overlooking last evening by delighted audi
ence, which gathered to hear the dramatic opera
of Ruth" rendered by the Indianapolis
Mendelssohn Society. The principal parts in
the opera were taken by Mesdames Walker
Watson and Pearson, and Miss Isensee, and
Messrs. Conduit. Parker Martini Chatfeld and
Allen. Prof. Ora Pearson is peculiarly success
full IN the management of large choruses, his
unfailing good humor and pleasant manner
making it possible for him to enlist their enthu-
siastic efforts to attain the high standard that
will satisfy his critical taste. 1t is diff
fcnlt to select from the short choruses
and solos with which Butterfeld's charming
opera abounds those most pleasing. No number
| is wearisome. There is but little of the usual
| reiteraton. OF the choruses, the soldiers
| Comrades. We Are at Home Once More" the
| reapers' chorus The Corn Waves in Burrows
Green" were among the most pleasing, though
Work, Boys, Work showed more effectively
the hard work that has been done. as did the
| fine closing chorus, Joy Now We Wish to
| Thee" OF the solos, the clear, strong voice of
| Ruth, the rich tones of Naomi, the sweet Guilt
waited Zuleika, and the fute-like notes
of Orpah, all most admirable,
| God in Whom We Trust" and Il Have Such a
Happy Secret" Messrs. Conduit, Parker and
| Allen had the principal solos. Mr.. Conduitts
voice never was heard to better advantage, and
| Mr. Aliens low notes were phenomenal, while
the rising young tenor. Mr. Parker. sustained
mis- reputation. Prof. Paul Bahr was the ac
companist. The opera of Ruth" is an entirely
American style throughout, full Of buoyancy and
| dash. quite unlike the sweet and mellow har-
| monies to which the same subject was set by
| George f. Root.